​The G.W. Riley House

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Marker Text: ​Built 1872 by the Rev. S.J. Lane, chaplain, Southwestern  University; founder, First Methodist Church, Georgetown. Bought 1903 by the Rev. George W. Riley (1853-1925), a grandson of Llano County Indians' 1859 victim, the Rev. Jonas Dancer. 
     G.W. Riley founded or served Methodist Churches in Abilene, Beaumont, Douglassville, Mineral Wells, Tyler, and other towns for 48 years. He and wife. Beulah G. (Matthews) moved here to educate children; hose remains in the family. (1972)

Marker No: 9328

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.631926, -97.672043

Location: 1302 College Street, Georgetown